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The purpose of the Fire Mechanics Section is to promote standardization of fire apparatus and equipment preventative maintenance, improve safety standards and practices, promote workshops, conferences, and seminars related to the purposes of this Section, and to promote cost savings through standardization of building and equipment purchasing and maintenance.

RECENT FIRE MECHANIC NEWS

Posted: Aug 5, 2019

Coxreels® Announces New Shipping Program

Coxreels’s goal has always been to listen to its customers’ needs and the challenges they face. It listens to feedback and works to deliver the products and services that will help customers grow their businesses.  

As a result of customer feedback, the company will launch a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.”

Coxreels’s desire and commitment to provide its customers with the highest level of quality reels is paramount, and just as important, it is its ultimate goal to deliver the reels to its customers as quickly as possible.

With more than 80 SKUs included, the Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after an order is placed. If at any time it can ship it the same day, Coxreels do its best to make this happen. The maximum that can be ordered on a purchase order is 10 per SKU per order.  

Coxreels is making a commitment to provide its customers with a user-friendly experience as they navigate through a complete and diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information, visit https://www.coxreels.com/shipready.html

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

Coxreels® Announces New Shipping Program

Coxreels’s goal has always been to listen to its customers’ needs and the challenges they face. It listens to feedback and works to deliver the products and services that will help customers grow their businesses.  

As a result of customer feedback, the company will launch a new shipping program called, “Coxreels Ship Ready.”

Coxreels’s desire and commitment to provide its customers with the highest level of quality reels is paramount, and just as important, it is its ultimate goal to deliver the reels to its customers as quickly as possible.

With more than 80 SKUs included, the Coxreels Ship Ready Program ships all confirmed orders the next business day after an order is placed. If at any time it can ship it the same day, Coxreels do its best to make this happen. The maximum that can be ordered on a purchase order is 10 per SKU per order.  

Coxreels is making a commitment to provide its customers with a user-friendly experience as they navigate through a complete and diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information, visit https://www.coxreels.com/shipready.html

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

US Market Leader in Technology-Driven PPE Appoints New Managing Director to Launch its International Operations from the UK

Andy Slater

PGI, a recognised leader in the manufacture of particulate blocking safety hoods and professional apparel, has appointed an established industry professional as its new Managing Director; to drive the company’s international strategy.

Andy Slater – former UK Managing Director of ISG thermal imaging and previously, Vice President of Sales at Avon Protection, has been enrolled to the position. “We are thrilled Andy has agreed to join our team,” confirms Jim Sonntag, PGI’s Founder and CEO. “Andy has a true passion for providing protective technologies to professionals in the emergency services, military and industrial markets. He brings with him years of expertise in establishing a foothold in new territories and a track record of growth for the technology businesses he has supported. We are very excited about the opportunities Andy will deliver.”

PGI manufactures a wide range of high-tech protective clothing, including industry-leading flame-resistant fabrics; dedicated to the highest standards of manufacturing, design, and innovation.

PGI BarriAireTM Gold particulate blocking hoods set a new standard of protection for firefighters. Featuring an outer layer of proprietary PGI BarriAire Gold FR fabric infused with meta-aramid, para-aramid and antistatic fibres for exceptional wash, wear, durability and permanent static resistance. An exclusive DWR finish reduces and releases the build-up of contaminants and soil. PGI BarriAire Gold Hoods incorporate an inner layer of ultra-light DuPontTM Nomex® Nano Flex fabric, which can inhibit penetration of harmful contaminants and carcinogenic particles.

When questioned about his new role at PGI, Andy commented “Today, research has established that firefighters have been developing cancer at higher rates than the general public. Only recently has attention been drawn to this issue facing firefighters, I’m confident PGI and its products will play a significant part in the future of the global safety market, PGI set the highest standards in the fight to protect people who work in hostile and hazardous environments. I am delighted to have been entrusted to run the EMEA and Asia Pacific business.”

Andy and his team work out of PGI’s UK offices; they’ll be attending A+A 2019 and Interschutz 2020, both held in Germany, plus the finals of this year’s UKRO rescue challenge at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue in the UK. They’ll be demonstrating why PGI products will soon be a global name in PPE. If you’re attending any of these events; visit the PGI stand and have a look at the latest in particulate protection, or email the UK PGI team for a demonstration - info@pgi-safety.com.

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Posted: Aug 5, 2019

USSC Group CEO Joseph Mirabile Wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Security and Safety

USSC Group (USSC), a Dubin Clark Portfolio company and manufacturer of safety, survivability and technology products for the mass transit, school bus, first responder, and military markets, announced that its president and CEO, Joseph Mirabile, was awarded the EY Entrepreneur Of the Year Award 2019 for Security and Safety.Considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes leaders who excel in innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while transforming the world. Mirabile was selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a special gala event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"I am honored to receive the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award on behalf of our passionate and dedicated employees as well as our talented management team”, says Mirabile. “Our team works hard every day to solidify USSC's unfaltering commitment to advance the safety, survivability and technology that our customers deserve by creating innovative products that save lives,” Mirabile said. 

USSC has experienced exponential growth and has received several notable accolades in 2019. USSC recently opened a new 300,000 square foot state of the art headquarters, dedicated to worker safety and environmentally safe conditions, attaining the gold standard of an IOS 14001—environmental certification. USSC broke ground on an additional 200,000 square feet of modern world class manufacturing space to be opened in early 2020. First quarter acquisitions included Vista Brake Lock, a safety and security system designed to prevent the theft of emergency vehicles and Child Check-Mate, a unique alarm system which aids school bus drivers to ensure that all children have safely disembarked their vehicle upon the completion of each run. USSC has also helped champion legislation requiring fire suppression systems on all school buses.

In addition, USSC Group was named one of “Philly's Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, and certified as a Great Place to Work. USSC also received Smart Business Networks 2019 Dealmaker of the Year award at its annual Aspire Awards in Philadelphia on June 12. USSC plans to hire several hundred additional employees over the next year.

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Posted: Oct 21, 2015

Chair

Elliot Courage
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue
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Mike Smith 
Pierce County Fire District #5
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Greg Bach
South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
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Doug Jones
South Kitsap Fire & Rescue
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Paul Spencer 
Fire Fleet Maintenance LLC
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Jim Morris
Mountain View Fire Department
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Arnie Kuchta

Clark County Fire District 6

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Brett Annear
Kitsap County Fire District 18
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Jay Jacks
Camano Island Fire & Rescue
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Posted: Oct 20, 2015

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Brian Fortner
Graham Fire & Rescue

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